Opportunities From: Get Connected

Volunteer: Nature Playscape TLC 10/30/25

Give the Nature Play Area at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve some much-needed love so that it may continue to be a fun place for kids to interact with nature. Tasks include refurbishing the Bird Nest feature, reestablishing the log trail, resetting fort-building materials, and more. Bring gloves and wear rugged workwear

Organization: Recreation

Give the Nature Play Area at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve some much-needed love so that it may continue to be a fun place for kids to interact with nature. Tasks include refurbishing the Bird Nest feature, reestablishing the log trail, resetting fort-building materials, and more. Bring gloves and wear rugged workwear

Organization: Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 30, 2025

Zip Code: 43551

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Rudolph Bike Park Trail Resurfacing 10/17/25

Help us resurface the bike park loop!

Volunteers will help resurface the bike park by using shovels and rakes to scrape away stone to the edges of the Skills Loop Trail at Rudolph Bike Park. Once completed, we will add dirt to the trail and ramp to create a more predictable, natural riding surface. 

Please wear durable clothing and closed-toed shoes. Bring water and any necessary items needed for this style of work. Tools and gloves will be provided. 

Organization: Recreation

Help us resurface the bike park loop!

Volunteers will help resurface the bike park by using shovels and rakes to scrape away stone to the edges of the Skills Loop Trail at Rudolph Bike Park. Once completed, we will add dirt to the trail and ramp to create a more predictable, natural riding surface. 

Please wear durable clothing and closed-toed shoes. Bring water and any necessary items needed for this style of work. Tools and gloves will be provided. 

Organization: Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 17, 2025

Zip Code: 43462

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Public Climbing & Rappelling Self-Registration


Organization: Recreation


Organization: Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43551

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hunters' Archery Fun-Shoot 11/8/25

Participants take aim at our life-size 3D animal archery targets while learning the role of hunting as a part of a healthy environment. All targets and archery gear provided. Volunteer duties may include assisting moving 3D targets, handling archery materials, serving as a safety spotter during shooting, and adding to the good archery vibes! Archery range is covered but open-air, so dress for the weather.

Organization: Recreation

Participants take aim at our life-size 3D animal archery targets while learning the role of hunting as a part of a healthy environment. All targets and archery gear provided. Volunteer duties may include assisting moving 3D targets, handling archery materials, serving as a safety spotter during shooting, and adding to the good archery vibes! Archery range is covered but open-air, so dress for the weather.

Organization: Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 8, 2025

Zip Code: 43402

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Jack-O’-Lantern Archery Quick-Shots 10/18/25

Participants carve their own pumpkin-target or use arrows to make a “holey” jack-o’-lantern for a scary-good time! All pumpkins, carving tools, and archery gear provided. Volunteer duties may include assisting with archery equipment handout, managing pumpkins and carving tools, cleaning, serving as a safety spotter during shooting, and adding to the positive vibes! Archery range is covered but open-air, so dress for the weather.

Organization: Recreation

Participants carve their own pumpkin-target or use arrows to make a “holey” jack-o’-lantern for a scary-good time! All pumpkins, carving tools, and archery gear provided. Volunteer duties may include assisting with archery equipment handout, managing pumpkins and carving tools, cleaning, serving as a safety spotter during shooting, and adding to the positive vibes! Archery range is covered but open-air, so dress for the weather.

Organization: Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 43402

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: South Slippery Elm Glow Roll 9/26/25

Participants decorate their bikes with lights, glowsticks, and decorations before embarking on a short, family-friendly nocturnal bike ride down the Slippery Elm Trail and back. Volunteer may be responsible for assisting decoration of bikes, registering participants, riding along with the group, and positive public interaction! Decorating 7-7:30pm. Ride begins shortly after 7:30pm. Must bring own bike if riding, along with a properly fitted helmet.

Organization: Recreation

Participants decorate their bikes with lights, glowsticks, and decorations before embarking on a short, family-friendly nocturnal bike ride down the Slippery Elm Trail and back. Volunteer may be responsible for assisting decoration of bikes, registering participants, riding along with the group, and positive public interaction! Decorating 7-7:30pm. Ride begins shortly after 7:30pm. Must bring own bike if riding, along with a properly fitted helmet.

Organization: Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 26, 2025

Zip Code: 45872

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Family Open Bouldering 9/25/25

Participants of Family Open Bouldering head down into the quarry anytime 4:00 – 6:30pm to do some low-level rock climbing! Volunteer duties may include registering participants, managing climbing shoes or other equipment, and promoting a positive program environment! Wear clothing appropriate for the outdoors, and sturdy shoes for walking around the rocks

Organization: Recreation

Participants of Family Open Bouldering head down into the quarry anytime 4:00 – 6:30pm to do some low-level rock climbing! Volunteer duties may include registering participants, managing climbing shoes or other equipment, and promoting a positive program environment! Wear clothing appropriate for the outdoors, and sturdy shoes for walking around the rocks

Organization: Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 25, 2025

Zip Code: 43551

Allow Groups: No